India’s drive to strengthen its indigenous defence capabilities received a major boost on Monday as the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted the flight-test of the Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile (LRLACM) from the Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island, off the coast of Odisha. The test marks a significant milestone in the country’s efforts to develop next-generation precision strike systems under the ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ initiative.
According to DRDO, all mission objectives were successfully achieved, with the missile performing as expected throughout its flight. Data collected by an array of sophisticated tracking systems deployed by the Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur, confirmed the success of the trial.
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A Home-Grown Leap in Missile Technology
The LRLACM has been developed entirely within the country, with critical sub-systems designed by various DRDO laboratories in collaboration with Indian industry partners. The Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE), Bengaluru, served as the nodal laboratory for the ambitious programme, highlighting the growing synergy between India’s research institutions and domestic defence manufacturers.
The launch was witnessed by senior DRDO officials along with representatives from the Indian Navy and the Indian Air Force, underlining the missile’s strategic relevance for the country’s armed forces.
Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh congratulated the DRDO team and industry partners for the successful test, describing it as a testament to India’s growing technological prowess. Defence Secretary and DRDO Chairman Rajesh Kumar Singh, who monitored the launch activities, also commended the scientists, engineers, and all personnel associated with the successful mission.
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